The Ultimate Guide To Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is an island resortΒ in Michigan, located in Lake Huron between the state’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. It’s a popularΒ summerΒ destination, offering an array of attractions and activities along with some awe-inspiring views. ThisΒ popularΒ tourist attraction was once a battlefield, witnessed two historic battles during the war of 1812.Β Mackinac IslandΒ offers some spectacular views, is home to someΒ historical building and landmarks, a vibrant downtown with restaurants, shops, horse-drawn carriages, and so much more.
Getting To The Island
You can either Fly into Mackinac Island or take a ferry; the later is my favorite and economical. You can take the ferryΒ from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace. There are two ferry companies,Β Star Line FerryΒ andΒ Sheplers Ferry, connecting the mainland to the Mackinac Island. It takes around 30-minutes to reach the island on the ferry. The ferry ride by itself is a lot of fun,Β offering great views of the famous Mackinac Bridge and the Island. I would recommend purchasing a round trip combo ticket that would include – entry tickets to Fort Mackinac, horse-drawn carriage tour, and brunch/lunch at the Grand hotel.
Must Do/See In Mackinac Island
Horse-drawn Carriage Tour
This is the best way to explore Mackinac Island, a well narrated and well-paced tour, stopping at all major attractions, giving you sufficient time to explore.
Arch Rock
TheΒ Arch Rock is my favorite inΒ Mackinaw Island!Β It’s so majestic, pristine, and the observation platform offers a view of a lifetime. It’s a natural limestone arch, formed during the Nipissing post-glacial period.
Fort Mackinac
The British Army built the Fort Mackinac during the American Revolutionary War. It’s known to be the oldest building in all of Michigan, and home to several historic structures and exhibits explaining various military operations conducted within the Fort.Β
Tour the Grand Hotel
This is an iconic landmark of Mackinac Island! Built inΒ 1887, the Grand Hotel has a 660-foot long porch, considered to be the worldβs largest! For a small admission fee, you can tour the hotel and relax in one of the porchβs rocking chairs or pay a bit more and enjoy a sumptuous buffet-style brunch/lunch.
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